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Dear CCNC-N Disciples...WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN THIS ISSUE:
...REGISTER NOW for 2012 Annual
Keep those registrations rolling in: 201 registered.
...Please note the deadline for registering to sing in the Annual Meeting Choir is March 22!!
...Youth planning to attend...if not staying with your family, you MUST contact Carl Cordes to reserve space in the reserved youth rooms.
...Young Adults planning to attend...you MUST contact Ben to reserve space in the reserved young adult rooms.
...Registration forms and information for Easter Mission Trip to Joplin, MO
...Information about the 2012 Lenten Devotional-how to get yours- FREE
...CLERGY- it's YEARBOOK time! (Deadline is past!!!)
...ANNOUNCING, "OUR CHURCH ROCKS" Video Contest...................................................................................................
Lent has started...but you can still get your copy of the Regional Lenten Devotional-FREE!
The link to download your personal copy is
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2012 ANNUAL MEETINGApril 20-22
New location, Sofitel in Redwood City
Registration materials at: www.ccncn.org THIS IS NEW - BE PART OF A 40 VOICE CHOIR! Calling all singers to sign up for the Annual Meeting Mass Choir under the direction of Michael Patch, Choir Director at Lafayette CC. Look for the registration forms at www.ccncn.org. We are asking for a $5.00 donation to cover the cost of the music which you will keep for yourself. Since music for the choir must be ordered, it is important to register by March 21! Please note that Doral has both one male and one female who are looking for roommates at Sofitel. Contact Doral at 510-352-2210.
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Our Global Mission Partnership with the Republic of Congo Is Coming Alive! Materials are available at www.ccncn.org
DO NOT MISS the four minute PP about the Republic of Congo produced for us by Chapman Disciple film major student, Paul Hextal! It is great!! Show it at your African Dinner or on a Sunday morning as a Minute for Mission.
The link is: http://vimeo.com/34276649 and will require the password: EDCC (You may ask for a CD to be burned as well)
OUR GOAL: JAN/FEB AFRICAN MEALS IN EVERY CHURCH!
18 CHURCHES PARTICIPATING SO FAR!
Simple menus from Africa and a special PowerPoint we are asking every church in the Region to hold an African meal...you choose the time.
Here is the latest invitation for your church to join in: February 26th, 1-3 PM Africa Day at Mills Grove CC...partnering with FCC Oakland for a wonderful meal. $5.00 donation per person (you can give more if you choose!) with all proceeds going to support our parternship visit from our new friends in the Republic of Congo)
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 What do the following disasters have in common?
...The tremendous earthquake that struck Haiti two years ago?
...The destructive tornado that leveled huge stretches of Joplin, MO a year ago?
...The drought in East Africa and the drought in Texas and Oklahoma?
...The Souper Bowl of Caring?
...The devastating floods in New England last fall?
That's right...in each instance, Disciples of Christ were there within hours with food, medical assistance, water, tents, blankets, clothing and the Loving Arms of Christ!
We can all be so proud of the Week of Compassion and the miraculous way in which they receive and use our dollars with great wisdom and integrity!
WEEK OF COMPASSION OFFERING IS STILL BEING RECEIVED IN MOST OF OUR CHURCHES, FEBRUARY 26- GIVE GENEROUSLY!!! READ ALL ABOUT THIS GREAT MISSION WORK AT : http://www.weekofcompassion.org/special-offering-2012/
Be sure not to miss the "Live for Giving" Week of Compassion Calendar
Available at: http://www.ccncn.org/woc-live-giving-2012.pdf
(And please note that the Disciples Director for Week of Compassion, Amy Gopp, will be the keynote speaker at the Women's Fall Retreat Sept.14-16, 2012!)
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ANNOUNCING OUR REGION'S SEVENTH YEAR OF SPECIAL MISSION TRIPS
THEME: "Holy Week...Holy Work...Holy People"
 Dates: April 1-7 with orientation on March 31
Location: Joplin, Missouri- Host Church is South Joplin CC
Cost: $600 (all inclusive of airfare, food, transportation)
Registration Materials are now available at:
http://www.ccncn.org/mssion-trip-fyer-reg-12.pdf. Scholarships are available.
Registration deadline is March 12 with a $50 depoist. Plane Tickets will be ordered on March 13 and any cancellations after that date will mean that you still owe the cost of the airfare. This trip is limited to 10 and we have 8 participants so far.
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Spring Gathering of Women Registration
March 10
Mills Grove Christian Church
http://www.ccncn.org/Gathering2012_web.pdf
Speakers
Katy Valentine is a PhD Candidate at the Graduate Theological Union and a
recent participant in the Woman to Woman program which took her to Turkey,
where she met Betty.
Betty Frank is a missionary who lived in Turkey for 30 years, and has recently relocated to Southern California. She and her husband, Ken Frank, worked with Global Ministries in Turkey where they lived in Izmir and Istanbul, serving as General Secretary of the American
Board and as members of the board of the Istanbul Interparish Migrant Program (IIMP).
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2012 is the CCNC-N YEAR OF EVANGELISM
This contest hopes to encourage many people to think about how they might share their faith with others with conviction and integrity.
1st prize- $250; 2nd prize- $150; 3rd prize-$100
All the details are at www.ccncn.org
If you want to see what we are talking about, take a look at what FCC Selma youth and young adults have done: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzpTeJpdaSQ
(Guess what, Region, we already have our first entry and one youth SS class is working on a joint entry- what about your children, youth and/or young adults?)
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CHURCHES TO HOLD IN PRAYER
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Congregation to pray for this week: First Christian Church, Vallejo ; Contra Costa Area; Interim Pastor Ron Sebring.
Congregation to pray for this week: Disciples of Christ Visalia; South San Joaquin Area; Pastor G. Niel Climer.
We will feature two congregations in each edition of the eNews. Please pray for their vitality, spiritual and numerical growth, their commitment to serving their neighborhood and their openness to the Spirit of God calling them into ministry in the 21st century.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND THE REGION????
ATTENTION ALL PASTORS...Did you notice the deadline is passed!
YES, IT'S DISCIPLES YEARBOOK TIME- only 27 completed so far.
1. Raising Our Awareness- from Paula
February 26, 2012 is "Freedom Sunday" and an excellent opportunity for us
to raise awareness that human trafficking and modern-day slavery is a
booming industry that will take the efforts and prayers of every one of us
to stop. Please click here http://www.ccncn.org/dwf.htm to see the statement released by Sharon Watkins about the Disciples' commitment to addressing this issue in ourcongregations and communities. Women's and youth groups in many of our congregations already have taken action and continue to be advocates for
those without a voice.
2. LOOKING FOR FALL STEWARDSHIP MATERIALS???
The new "Giving" Annual Stewardship Emphasis resource is now available from the Ecumenical Stewardship Center. This year, the theme is "Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity". Your congregation can get a free copy by contacting the Disciples Center for Faith and Giving. The resource includes an annual stewardship campaign and articles that can help your church interpret its mission so as to inspire generosity. Visit the Center for Faith and Giving website http://www.centerforfaithandgiving.org/ for more information to order yours today.
3. Here's an invitation from the South San Joaquin Valley churches:
The Rev. Jerry Lang, our Northern CA-NV Regional Representative for Christian Church Foundation, will be leading a Planned Giving workshop at Disciples of Christ-Visalia, meeting at Brandman University campus, Sat. March 3, 9-Noon for all churches. He will be preaching at First Christian Church, Selma, Sunday,
March 4 with a potluck lunch to follow. All are welcome. For more information, folks
can contact Pastor Janet Chapman, FCC Selma (559-896-2691) or Dwight Carlson, (559-624-0438).
4. Raynor Park Christian Church and The Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center (sponsored by RPCC) presents The Good Samaritan Program "Applying Spiritual Based Stewardship with Real World Systems."
The Mission of the Good Samaritan Program is to help individuals and families regain control of their finances through the use of educational tools, credit counseling and other resources. The class will meet every Sunday at Raynor Park CC, Sunnyvale, for 6 Sundays beginning March 6, 2012 from 4-6pm.
The course will include information on how to read your credit reports, how to understand the way banks and the credit system works, how to increase your credit score and maintain it without going into debt, the Culture of Debt and The Power of giving. You will learn how to move from a servant of money to a Good Samaritan that blesses others. The cost is $75.00 per individual, $100.00 per couple and $180 for a family of four.This is a fundraiser for both Raynor Park Christian Church and the Lighthouse of Hope. 10% of the proceeds will go to Lighthouse and 10% of the proceeds will go to Raynor Park Christian Church. The presenter Hazel Valera has more than 20 years experience in this work.For more information and to register, call 408-716-8101 and say I want to register for the Good Samaritan Program. You can pay at the door when you arrive.
5. REMINDING ALL OF THE INVITATION FROM UNITED DISCIPLES FELLOWSHIP (UDF) OF SAN JOSE
The final lecture of this 10 year series will be given on April 15, at 3:30 p.m in the sanctuary of the First Congregational Church, at 1980 Hamilton Avenue in San Jose. The lecturer will be Dr. Thomas Sheehan and title of his lecture will be, "What Comes After Christianity?" As usual, there will be no admission charge. Professor Sheehan is currently a member of the Religious Studies faculty at Stanford University. He has had a long and distinguished career as a professor of philosophy, and is especially well known for his classic 1986 book, The First Coming: How the Kingdom of God Became Christianity. He is an active fellow in the Jesus Seminar and is well known for his lectures around the state in Jesus Seminar on the Road programs.
6. Make plans now for a really BIG Work Weekend at Community of the Great Commission, April 13-15.
We could always use help with a variety of projects. We will join the hard working folks from the Music Camp and another new camp to make for significant work being done! Contact Tina as shown above.
7. ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS- 2012 Summer Opportunity
Experience a life-changing summer.
Experience a life-changing summer.
Become a Peace Intern!
Learn all about it...online application form found at
http://www.dpfweb.org/intern-application/.
The applications are due on Friday, March 2nd.
8. Sexual Abuse Prevention Seminar through Heffernan Insurance Company (United Christian Insurance Group) which most of our churches use.
This will be conducted by the law firm of Philadelphia Insurance.
This is open to all pastors and church leaders.
It is highly recommended for all those who work with children or youth, parents, grandparents, etc.
When: Feb 29th at 1pm PST- web-based on-line course!
To learn more & for registration info:
http://www.heffins.com/news-events/seminars-and-events/Heffernan%20Church%20Abuse%20Prevention%20022912%20webinar_v3.pdf
9. Announcing 2012 Summer Camp Dates
(All camps will be held at CGC except SSJ which will be at Camp Pacifica)
Cost of camps will be announced by next week!
- Adult Camp June 7-10
- ChiRho/Junior Camp June 24-30
- CYF July 1-7, 2012
- Grandparents & Me I June 30-July 2
- Grandparents and Me II July 4-6
- South San Joaquin June 24-29
10. OUR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST PARTNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
Position open at NCNC
The Northern California Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ (NCNC) is taking applications for a part-time, temporary Business Manager to serve approximately six months. This position will have a variety of responsibilities including bookkeeping, preparation of reports, oversight of fiscal activities and working with the Interim Conference Minister and the Finance, Administration and Business
Committee (FABC) to determine future financial process and procedures. See the complete job description (also available on the NCNC website).
For additional information interested individuals may contact Mr.
Milton Fujii at: msfujii@earthlink.net Application deadline is March 2, 2012.
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Our care and love is expressed to Connie and Cliff Cole on the death of Connie's mother, Dona Benedict, who passed to new life over the week-end. Memorial service at noon this Saturday at the Block Funeral Chapel in Gridley.
Daniel has just returned from a few days in southern CA where he was leading NAPAD youth and youth adults in planning some of their events this year. This is part of his new leadership position for NAPAD in directing this ministry.
Congratulations to Carl Cordes, Director of Youth Ministry, on a fantastic Feb Camp for our high school youth this past week-end. Reports have said this was "the best ever!"
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Per requests around the region,
here is a listing of regional meetings
and events over the next 30 days or so.
We do not put the dates of local church
events here as we never could get them
all and we would always miss some!
FEBRUARY
25- Regional Executive Committee 9:30-3:00 Mayfair CC, Stockton
26- Installation of Darrin Harvey as pastor at FCC Colusa 3:00 pm
28- Turkey Vistitation Team 10:00-1:00 United CC Livermore
MARCH
2-3 UCCR Camp Directors Training- Westminister Retreat Center
3- Ministry Council United CC Livermore
3- South San Joaquin Meeting with Jerry Lang
6- Recognition and Standing 1:00-3:00 Regional Office
7- Training and Care Committee- PSR
10- Women's Gathering- Mills Grove CC, Oakland
13- PRC United CC, Livermore
13- Serra Center Board 6:00 pm
14- Regional Staff at Regional Office 10:00-2:00
17- New Church Committee-Regional Office
17- Annual Meeting Committe at Sofitel 10:00
19- Resources Committee 9:30-1:30 MMManor, West Sacramento
24- RYC
31- Joplin Holy Week Mission Trip Orienation
AFRICAN DINNERS ALL AROUND THE REGION IN EVERY CHURCH
DATE SET TO MEET YOUR CHURCH'S CALENDAR
APRIL
20-22 - Annual Meeting- Hotel Sofitel
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DEVOTIONAL- You Say What? Evangelism?
By Ben Bohren, Regional Minister
2012 in the Northern CA-NV Region
will truly be
"The Year of Evangelism"
Dear Northern CA-NV Disciples of Christ:
Though you may not have noticed it, we have slowly been focusing our regional ministry, mission, energy, and programming to fit the "Our Regional Five Year Vision- 2008-2012" http://www.ccncn.org/vision.htm That vision was developed in 2007-early 2008 with input from over 200 people across the region. See the details at the bottom of the link.
Here's how we have lived this out:
2011- Stewardship emphasis
2010- Missional emphasis
2009-Leadership emphasis
2007-2007 & 2008-transformation emphasis
Our emphasis on new churches and anti-racism/pro-reconciliation has been constant throughout this five year period.
Now, we come to 2012 and trust me, you are going to be given inspiration and motivation and information on evangelism! Yes, the BIG "E" Word!! That one! For far too long Disciples of Christ have been afraid of this word or the concept or the actual action! We know we do not want to knock on doors or shove strict beliefs down someone's throat. We know what kind of evangelism we do NOT want to practice; but we have not endeavored to find an authentic, natural and passionate evangelism that fits who Disciples of Christ are!
So, feast your eyes on the year that has been projected by your new Ministry Council of 25 members, Regional Staff and other key leadership!
2012 Overview of Regional Emphasis on "Evangelism"
Final Priority of Five Year Vision
"Cultivating Disciples of Christ to be dynamic "evangels" sharing the good news of God's transforming love"
January- Launch Video Contest for Annual Meeting
(This has already been launched and awaits your videos which will be shown at AM!)
February 22- Lenten Devotional with related theme of evangelism
(This is ready now!)
April 1- Palm Sunday "Would you come to church with me?" Sunday
(The Ministry Council will be working on these materials on March 3)
April 20-22- Annual Meeting...Tell It! Tell It! Tell It!
With these Saturday afternoon workshops
1. Evangelism- Removing the "yuck" factor
2. Missional/Servant Evangelism
3. Evangelism in a Multi-Faith World
4. Does My Church Really Want New Members?
5. Removing Barriers-True Hospitality for ALL
6. Evangelism- For the Bible Tells Me So (Jose Morales)
7. Doable Evangelism- A Preview (Randy Siever)
8. Special Sight-Reading Music Workshop (Michael Patch)
Launch "1,000 People Praying" as Pentecost Project II May-mid-August E-Van
Special Bookmarks will provide a weekly guide for prayers on evangelism
May-June- "Doable Evangelism" ACTS Course with Randy Siever
One day Saturday classes in 4 locations
(Plans being worked out now) See http://doableevangelism.com/
August 12-16- E-Van (Get it!)
Five nights in five locations around the Region with revival preaching and worship and more workshops on evangelism like "Evangelism and Technology" and "Sharing your faith story"
December 2- Advent begins- "Would you come to church with me?" Sunday
As you can see there are still some details to be worked out, but clearly, CCNC-N is taking on The "E" Word. Yes, some of our churches are struggling with decreasing membership and aging membership, but some of our churches are also growing and becoming younger!! Of course, these Regional programs are simply offered. Each church will decide how much to participate and will change some dates locally to fit their own schedule. We are Disciples after all! So, let no one ask, "So, what is the Region doing to help my church?" Here it is!!
Once again, I urge you as pastors and church leaders and church members to commit to doing everything possible to get members to this year's Annual Meeting!!
Our guest preachers will knock your spiritual socks off! You can see the workshops offered are meant to provide concrete assistance with local evangelism ideas. And the overall theme will start your spiritual juices flowing. You can see the workshops offered are meant to provide concrete assistance with local evangelism ideas. And the overall theme will start your spiritual juices flowing!
Find money to help everyone who wants to go, be there!
....Do you have budgeted money for evangelism? If you do, use it for scholarships to help people get there. (If not, that might be a clue to what is missing)
...Use any endowment special funds you have to help people get there.
...Hold some special fund-raisers.
...Talk about this in Sunday School classes and prayer groups and women's meetings and youth meetings and Board meetings, etc. etc. Figure out how to find the money to get people there. Yes, Annual Meeting is a costly event- you will get your money's worth and more!
And finally, be assured that true evangelism is not about numbers, or adding new members, or filling the youth room- TRUE EVANGELISM IS ABOUT SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD'S TRANSFORMING LOVE! When that LOVE so fills our lives, we cannot help but share it!
Simply put, it is what Jesus told us to do!!
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CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
CELEBRATIONS
Disciples Women's Ministry celebrates the life of our colleague Rev. Dr. Billye P. Bridges. She served as Director of Christian Education and Merger Staff for the National Convocation. One of her signature phrases was "I am proud to be a Disciples Woman" She was a support and constant presence at Disciples Women's luncheons at General Assembly and National Convocation. She has written for Disciples Women's resources, attended Quadrennial Assembly, supported Just Women magazine, keynoted at Disciples Women's retreats and served as an advisor for the Women's Ministry at her home congregation. Please keep her biological family, her church family, Light of the World Christian Church, Disciples Home Missions, the National Convocation, Disciples Center, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, and her friends in your prayers. Funeral services will be this Saturday at Light of the World CC, Indianapolis.
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 From Carl Cordes, Regional Director of Youth Ministry, about Feb Camp:
"Last weekend 25 kids and 9 adults gathered at Camp Tuolumne Trails in Groveland. The event was a rousing success. Rev. Steven Moore was the keynoter and the kids listened to his story with great enthusiasm. The greatest fun was the mission project we did. We produced 50 fleece blankets for children hospitals and some retirement homes. The picture shows the results. The kids would like to thank all those who contributed to the projects. Now on to the Annual Meeting!"
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Don't forget:
FCC Merced was the grateful recipient of The Chalice Hymnal from FCC Modesto as it closed. Now FCC Merced offers its former hymnals to anyone for free.
148 red hymnals available, Hymnbook for Christian Worship,The Bethany Press, 1970
If needed, please email: Pastor Gene Hill eugenecurtishill@gmail.com
New Members as reported: FCC Colusa (1 adult transfer)
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CONCERNS
Our continued prayers are with Teresa Fraticelli, Lafayette CC, who has now completed her bone marrow transplant at Stanford Hospital. nearly 2 weeks ago for a series of She has now been in the hospital for about 3 weeks and expects to remain there at last 3 more week to protect her from explosure to any infections. Her spirits are good and her attitude is positive.
For now, cards of prayer and care can be sent to 4102 Moller Drive, Pleasanton, 94566.
Our prayers for Disciples clergy, Vickie Firch, wife of Pastor Ted, FCC Sacramento and working hand in hand with him in that ministry as she is undergoing a series of medical tests and medications to address the issue. Cards can be sent to: FCC, PO Box 161416, Sacramento, 95819.
We are sorry to hear that Wendell Pew, is in serious condition following a second knee replacement. He has had complications with very low blood pressure, kidney and breathing problems. He had to have a pace maker installed , preventing him from getting up and exercising that new knee. Many of you know Wendell from his ministry in the region; many years as senior minister at FCC Chico.
Great news on Velva Graves who has improved dramatically and has been released from UCSF Hospital to Canyonwood Skilled Nursing Center, 2120 Benton Drive, Redding 96001. She hopes to be home soon. Your cards of encouragement are more than welcome and please celebrate the miracle of her recovery.Velva is the writer of an extensive monthly news column about FCC Redding members that accompanies the regular monthly newsletter.
An update on Pastor Taulau Tupua, Via Dolorosa Congregational CC of Samoa in Modesto, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma leukemia. The doctors believe that they caught this early and he has begun chemo treatment and has taken a two month "leave of absence" from the church. Many will remember Taulau when he introduced the Via Dolorosa Samoan Dance Team at Annual Meeting two years ago.
Taulau will complete chemo very soon and the famkily is very anxious to see the results. The Tupua family and the Via Dolorosa appreciate prayers greatly. You can send cards to: 2329 Senimi Circle, Ceres, 95307.
Pastor Marty Williams, United CC, Livermore, continues to improve slowly but surely. She says she is back to close to 70% of her energy, but still must be very careful in what she eats. Don't forget her! Cards can be sent to: 6906 Lassen St. Pleasanton, 94588.
We celebrate the continuing improvement for Barbara Wikoff, musician at Oakdale CC, and husband Bob, Chair of our Regional Resources Committee. She may be at the end of her chemo treatments- 20+ of them! She anxiously awaits the latest reports from her doctors. Cards can be sent to: 941 Terrace Court, Oakdale, 95361.
Our prayers go out to Juanita Cope, Member of the Regional Executive Committee, as she prepares for foot surgery on February 21. Considered a minor procedure, Juanita expects to be back to her normal schedule quickly. Cards can be sent to: 357 Elizabeth St., San Francisco, CA 94114.
Our prayers continue for the following who remain in need of our support and concern:
Darrell Burrell, FCC Redding
Bea Tiffee, FCC Dos Palos Violet Fields, FCC Oakland Sally Burnham, FCC Redding Darla Foglio, Oakdale CC Agnes Sours, Arden CC, Sacramento Wanda, daughter of Gloria & Nordean Baxter, pastor at Raynor Park CC
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FINAL WORD
MEET THE 2012 REGIONAL YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL
written by Ben
 When our most recent Director of Young Adult Ministry resigned (a new baby and a new job will do that!), I realized that over the nearly 7 years of having this staff position, we have had four Directors. One needed to begin her student teaching; one seminary couple served for 3 years, but then moved away; a third got married and had a child; and then you just read about the last one. Such is young adulthood!! The years between 18-30 are filled with incredible life changes-huge changes.
Because our Region has a firm commitment to young adults and to be sure they know the church still cares about them while they are going through such monumental life transitions, I decided to try a new model for this ministry in 2012.
Because I have been keynote speaker at summer high school camp and worked indirectly with RYC over the years, it happens that this is an age group of young adults I know pretty well. So, saving the Region a little money and personally wanting to spend a little time with these young adults (I really adore them!), I decided to help make something new happen.
As reported earlier in the January 26 e-news, on New Year's Eve day, December 31, nineteen young adults gathered at FCC Sacramento for a Regional Young Adult Summit. At that event the group talked about how they would like to be part of Regional ministry.
Some of them also volunteered to serve on a newly formed Regional Young Adult Council. What an exciting group this is! Recently, the new leadership team participated in a conference call (for this group such a call begins at 9:30 pm!), to plan out the programs and activities for 2012. We got this done in 40 minutes! Is that not impressive!
So, meet the 2012 Regional Young Adult Council:
Jessica Williams, FCC Selma
Mandy Sheehan, Lafayette CC
Zolboo (Bobby) Altangerel, FCC Mongolian CC, Oakland
Dallas Morgan, Lafayette CC
Kuranda Morgan, Lafayette CC
Erika Sanders, FCC Redding
Billy Stoner, Mayfair CC, Stockton
Kelsey Warren, FCC Hanford
Taulau Tupua, Via Dolorosa Samoan Congregational CC, Modesto
Micah Love, CC of Woodland
(There is still room to join the Council-just contact Ben)
The Council is divided into three teams who will each plan and lead the three 2012 Regional Young Adult events:
1. Annual Meeting Saturday Night After-Session
2. Summer Mission/Recreation Trip to Santa Cruz
3. Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt OR Snow Trip
The Council will evaluate this model near the end of 2012 and decide next steps.
Most of these young adults are in school full time, also working part time jobs as well as being faithful to their own church. Given the pace of life as a young adult, how exciting to have this dedicated Regional Young Adult Council. Say a prayer of thanks for them right now...and a prayer of guidance for this year. (A little donation to help with funds for them to get to events would also be a great gift of support).
Way to go CCNC-N Young Adults!
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Sincerely,
Ben Bohren
Regional Minister and Newsletter Editor
Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada
925-556-9900
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